I am looking at purchasing a lightweight inverter/generator for my pickup camper. Looking at 2,000 to 2,500 watts. Mainly for coffee maker, nebulizer and recharging phones and computers. After reading many review and reviews, I have settled on either a Westinghouse IGen 2200 (46 pounds) Inverter Generator or Champion 2500 Watt Portable Generator (39 pounds). Thought about Harbor Freight Predator. Can some of you that own either of these give me any advise on which one of these would be a good purchase. Or do you own a different brand that you are happy with. Final question, do most of you purchase from big box stores, or try to find a place that will service what you purchase. Thanks for any advise.

We have solar on the roof & good AGM batteries; have only used our 2200 Honda less than 25 hours in 2 years of Full Timing; we also have a suitcase solar setup on a long cord for when parked in shady locations..... If’s you’re gonna be camping in really cold weather then you might have more need for a generator...Honda is more expensive, BUT, is repairable, has known reliability, higher resale value & not made in Communist China... Points to ponder.....

I have two Honda EU2000i generators that I have had for many years, when Honda was the only inverter generator. They are expensive, but mostly trouble free. I say mostly, because anything mechanical will eventually have some kind of problem. My fear with most of the inverter generators on the market is obtaining parts or service.My cousin has a 3100 watt Champion generator with remote start. He has had good luck with it. If I was going to buy anything other than a Honda, I, personally, would probably lean to the Champion,

I have 2 Honda EU2200 generators. They have performed flawlessly.I don't buy anything at HF except storage totes, bungee cords, etc. I don't trust their power tools and I certainly wouldn't buy one of their generators.I have no experience with either of the models you listed. I borrowed a champion 3100 open frame generator once; it had rather poor voltage regulation.

I have two Hondas also but last year I bought a camo Westinghouse Igen 2200 and so far it's a keeper...It's not A honda but darn close in noise...Quite impressed so far..

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jaycocreek
Explorer II
Apr 27, 2021
I have two Hondas also but last year I bought a camo Westinghouse Igen 2200 and so far it's a keeper...It's not A honda but darn close in noise...Quite impressed so far..
KD4UPL
Explorer II
Apr 27, 2021
I have 2 Honda EU2200 generators. They have performed flawlessly.
I don't buy anything at HF except storage totes, bungee cords, etc. I don't trust their power tools and I certainly wouldn't buy one of their generators.
I have no experience with either of the models you listed. I borrowed a champion 3100 open frame generator once; it had rather poor voltage regulation.
curt12914
Explorer
Apr 26, 2021
I have two Honda EU2000i generators that I have had for many years, when Honda was the only inverter generator. They are expensive, but mostly trouble free. I say mostly, because anything mechanical will eventually have some kind of problem. My fear with most of the inverter generators on the market is obtaining parts or service.
My cousin has a 3100 watt Champion generator with remote start. He has had good luck with it. If I was going to buy anything other than a Honda, I, personally, would probably lean to the Champion,
_1Flyboy
Explorer
Apr 26, 2021
We have solar on the roof & good AGM batteries; have only used our 2200 Honda less than 25 hours in 2 years of Full Timing; we also have a suitcase solar setup on a long cord for when parked in shady locations..... If’s you’re gonna be camping in really cold weather then you might have more need for a generator...Honda is more expensive, BUT, is repairable, has known reliability, higher resale value & not made in Communist China... Points to ponder.....
Crazy_Ray
Explorer
Apr 26, 2021
HONDA 2000

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